BCVH Blog

Step-by-Step Guide to Giving Your Dog Medicine Article by Laura Cross,  courtesy of Vetstreet. Administering medication: Many dog owners dread doing it as much as their canines dread being on the receiving end of it — and it’s even worse when the medicine comes in the form of a

6 Common Dog Behavior Myths Get Busted Article by Mikkel Becker,  courtesy of Vetstreet. The pet-owning population is becoming more and more educated on the facts about dog behavior, but there are still a number of dog behavior myths that persist. And those myths aren’t just annoying for trainers

9 Secrets to Keeping Your Indoor Cat Happy Article by Bethany Dean,  courtesy of Vetstreet. There is a long-held misconception that cats need to be able to roam outdoors to be happy, but we think most modern felines would disagree. All the kitty luxuries available today make the great outdoors

Surviving Your First 30 Days With a New Puppy Article by Dr Marty Becker, DVM ,  courtesy of Vetstreet. You want to know the first two thoughts of a new puppy owner?  I got a new puppy! … Now what do I do?   Congratulations! You’ve just entered the Twilight Zone.

Five Cat Training Mistakes: Guilty of Any? Article by Mikkel Becker,  courtesy of Vetstreet.   Training a cat might sound impossible, but it’s not — cats are smart, and with the right approach you can frequently channel their intelligence in productive ways. Training a cat often seems harder than it

Pet Dental Care 101 Article courtesy of Vetstreet. Painful toothaches and gingivitis have mercy on no one, man or beast. Here’s a guide to help you keep your pet’s teeth and gums happy and healthy. Many pet owners tend to overlook their pet’sbad breath, dismissing it as normal.

The Secret to Keeping Your Pet at a Healthy Weight Article by Casey Gill, courtesy of Royal Canin. Portion control is the secret to keeping your pet at a healthy weight: feed your pet the correct amount of the right kind of food.  All good cat and dog

5 Dog Dangers to Avoid This Summer Article by Dr. Marty Becker, courtesy of Vetstreet. For many of us, summer is synonymous with fun. There are so many exciting outdoor activities to do — and many of them can be enjoyed with our dogs in tow, like hiking, camping

Teach Your Cat to High-five Article by Mikkel Becker, courtesy of Vetstreet. Training your cat to give you five serves purposes beyond just showing off your cat’s inner genius. The trick provides a predictable, voluntary way for cats to interact with people that boosts their confidence. Additionally, the trick

7 Spring Home “Fixer Upper” Hazards for Pets Article by Dr. Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, courtesy of Vetstreet. Spring is in the air and so are the scent of paint fumes and the buzz of power tools. Warmer weather encourages many home and apartment dwellers to spruce up